Schooner Zodiac is a classic, 160-foot U.S. Coast Guard certified sailing vessel operating out of Fairhaven in Bellingham, Washington, run by a licensed captain and an experienced team of volunteer crew members. From spring through fall, she departs her Bellingham homeport for public and private charters exploring the pristine anchorages of the San Juan Islands, Canadian Gulf Islands, and the wider Salish Sea.
Public day sails include the Afternoon Adventure Sail, a 3-hour Sunday cruise on Bellingham Bay where passengers can join the crew in raising the Zodiac’s four sails, including her 4,000-square-foot mainsail, the largest on the West Coast, before lingering on the bay into the evening. Other seasonal day sails include Salmon Dinner Sails, Ales N’ Sails cruises, a July 4th Fireworks Dinner Sail, Bellingham Bay Brunch Sails, a Wine on the Water Pairing Dinner, floating concerts, and a Mother’s Day Brunch on the Bay sail. Beyond single-day outings, the Zodiac runs multi-day sails including a Voyage to Desolation Sound, a San Juan Escape, a San Juan Islands Brewery Expedition, a Pacific Northwest Seafood and Winery Tour, a San Juan Lighthouse Tour, and even themed trips like Nautical Knitting and Books A’Sail.
The vessel is also available for private charter, making an ideal setting for company events, team-building retreats, wedding receptions, and gatherings of family and friends. The Afternoon Adventure Sail runs $65 for adults and $45 for children, including non-alcoholic beverages; passengers can bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, since the sail doesn’t include a meal or bar service, though it’s family-friendly and welcomes young children aboard.
Gift certificates are available for purchase, either for specific cruises or as a general dollar amount, giving friends and family the chance to experience an unforgettable sail aboard this historic tall ship.
For anyone in the Bellingham area looking for a historic tall ship sailing experience, whether a short public day sail, a themed cruise, a multi-day island expedition, or a fully private charter, Schooner Zodiac offers a distinctive, hands-on way to explore the Salish Sea.
